I am still fairly new to quilting. I did buy a rotary cutter, but I didn't have the strenght in my hands to use it. ( had joint replacement surgery on both hands.) I found a Martelli rotary cutter a a garage sale new in the package for $ 2.00. Had nothing to loose so I bought it. it's the best cutter for me. It's different and I don't need much strenght to use it. Thats all I am using. Love it. Liz from the Big Sky Country.